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hardware

[hahrd-wair] / ˈhɑrdˌwɛər /
NOUN
tools; fittings, especially made of metal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
housewares plumbing
STRONG
accouterments appliances fasteners fixtures implements ironware kitchenware metalware utensils
WEAK
household furnishings

Example Sentences

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Apple is acquiring expensive memory amid supply constraints, aiming to gain market share in a challenging tech hardware environment.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

What benefits: companies that deploy AI, not those supplying the hardware.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

But KeyBanc analyst John Vinh sees no let-up in the need for hardware.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

It is bearish for everyone selling them hardware.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

He might need a little help at the hardware store.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool